Lanvollon offers several distinct highlights for your trip: mill heritage, an easy circular walk, and mountain biking trails. The Moulin de Blanchardeau dates back to before the French Revolution. The Circuit Viaduc de Blanchardeau is 6.4 kilometres long, rated easy, and starts and ends in the town centre. For cycling, there are two route options starting at the mill, as well as a larger network. If you are considering Lanvollon as a place to stay, these differences can help you choose what to focus on: would you rather walk a route of a defined length, see historic structures, or get out on your bike? This lets you shape your stay around your interests without turning the various options into a fixed itinerary for the day.
Traces of the Mill and Railway
The history of the Moulin de Blanchardeau dates back to before the French Revolution. Its exterior is freely accessible. Exhibitions are regularly held in a room in the former mill building. If you would like to visit a particular exhibition, check the programme and access arrangements in advance; visiting arrangements may change. This allows you to distinguish between viewing the freely accessible exterior and planning a visit to an exhibition.
The Viaduc de Blanchardeau crossed the river Leff near Lanvollon and was part of the former railway line between Guingamp and Plouha. The structure thus reveals a different aspect of the town’s history from the mill: it represents an old railway connection and a crossing over the river.
The medieval Vasque ou auge de Guermorvan was used as a horse trough and to select horses by size. It was carved from a single 18-tonne block of granite, measures 3.80 metres in diameter, and is 1.40 metres high. Here, historical use meets a substantial piece of stone: the object’s purpose tells the story of how horses were handled, while its material and dimensions make its remarkable workmanship tangible.
On Foot or by Bike
The Circuit Viaduc de Blanchardeau is a circular route: it starts and ends in the centre of Lanvollon, is 6.4 kilometres long, and is rated easy. The trail descends through a wooded valley and also passes a former mill with a mountain bike station and picnic area. Those who want to combine architecture and scenery on a walk will find both along the same route. The starting point, finish, and distance give you a clear basis for choosing.
For mountain bikers, the Vtt Côte du Goëlo station offers a different scale. In the Leff Armor Communauté area, it has 272 kilometres of developed, maintained, and signposted mountain biking trails; two route options start at the Moulin de Blanchardeau in Lanvollon. Bikes can be washed and breaks taken at the starting point. This puts the extensive network across the area alongside the two options starting at the mill. It is best to plan around the route you want, rather than treating the network’s total length as a single outing.
More Places to Visit and Practical Planning
La Savonnerie d'Armor offers free guided tours at its production site, with no booking required. Visiting arrangements and dates may change, so check the latest information before planning your visit. This is a separate option from the historic structures and trails: here, the focus is on a production site and a guided tour.
The Lanvollon tourist information office is open year-round. Fishing permits required for river fishing are available there. Since opening hours and permit availability may change, check both in advance if river fishing is part of your travel plans.
Discover more destinations: Plestin-Les-Grèves, Begard, Plaintel, Trémel, Lannion, Dinan, La Roche-Derrien, Merdrignac
For the main travel overview: Côtes-D’armor.
